SIM Swap API: Elevating security with proactive fraud detection
The SIM swap API is part of the set of Network APIs under CAMARA open-source project by Orange Belgium.
The SIM Swap API is a groundbreaking solution that integrates seamlessly with your applications to monitor and manage SIM swap incidents, significantly enhancing security layers. By identifying potential fraudulent activities through SIM swap detection, this API adds a crucial layer of protection for users. Utilizing carrier network data, it allows for the rapid and appropriate adjustment of service protocols and security measures, ensuring that your security posture is both robust and responsive.
What it does?
The SIM Swap API performs real-time checks on the activation date of a SIM card on the mobile network. It reveals if an individual mobile line has been ported to another SIM card.
The SIM Swap API is useful to prevent fraud by reducing the risk of account takeover fraud by strengthening SIM-based authentication processes such as SMS One-time passwords. Fraudsters use SIM swap techniques to intercept SMS messages and reset passwords or receive verification codes that allow them to access protected accounts.
How it works?
The SIM Swap API is used by an application to get information about the last SIM swap date of a mobile line. It can be easily integrated and used through this secured API and allows Service Providers to get this information easily and securely. The API manages 2 resources answering 2 distinct questions:
- When did the last SIM swap occur?
- Has a SIM swap occurred during the last n hours?
Key benefits
Fraud prevention
Enhances the ability to detect unusual SIM change events, reducing the risk of account takeover
Improved security
Strengthens security measures during account creation and user authentication, ensuring a safer environment for users
Enhanced user experience
Protects against identity theft and account hijacking, leading to increased trust and satisfaction among users
Key use cases
Fraud prevention in banking
Banks utilize the API to detect suspicious transactions and integrate SIM swap information into their risk decision engine, enabling tailored security measures
Fraud prevention for password reset
Online service providers query the API to enhance mobile verification
security, with recent SIM swaps signaling potential account takeover
risks, prompting appropriate security adjustments
Try this API Live
This API is available in trial mode in Belgium. It operates in a live production environment and comes with specific limitations to allow you to explore their functionalities without full commitment. It is designed for you to preview features and test integrations while adhering to certain constraints. You can access real data and functionalities, with restrictions on the number of API calls, types of recipients, or duration of use.
This allows for practical testing in a real-world context. The trial period is typically time-bound (e.g., 60 days) and may limit the number of requests or the scope of data available. A contract may be required to continue usage beyond the trial limitations.
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